Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Deliciously crispy taquitos filled with tender, seasoned chicken and creamy cheese. Perfect for a quick meal or snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) if you’re planning to bake the taquitos.
- Mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll them tightly to secure the filling.
- If frying, heat oil in a skillet and fry each taquito until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. If baking, spray the taquitos with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider baking instead of frying. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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